Is burning sugar an exothermic or endothermic reaction?
Responses
endothermic, because burning sugar releases energy
endothermic, because burning sugar releases energy
exothermic, because burning sugar absorbs energy
exothermic, because burning sugar absorbs energy
endothermic, because burning sugar absorbs energy
endothermic, because burning sugar absorbs energy
exothermic, because burning sugar releases energy
1 answer
The correct response is:
exothermic, because burning sugar releases energy.
Burning sugar (or any organic compound) in the presence of oxygen is a combustion reaction, which releases energy in the form of heat and light. Therefore, it is classified as an exothermic reaction.
